Mitchell Starc claimed a five-wicket haul against hosts Sri Lanka in the second Test match in Galle. Starc was not only economical with his bowling but the paceman also produced some brilliant accuracy in his bowling to halt Sri Lanka's batting run flow. Starc also bagged his 100th Test scalp in this very innings. (Source: AP)

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Left-arm paceman Mitchell Starc gave Australia a dream start by dismissing Dimuth Karunaratne for a golden duck after Mathews had won the toss and opted to bat on Galle's spin-friendly track. (Source: AP)

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Kusal Mendis excelled under pressure again, hitting a sparkling 86 and featuring in two important partnerships to help Sri Lanka overcome a shaky start and post 281 all out on the opening day of the second test against Australia on Thursday. It was Mendis who hauled the hosts back into the contest after Mitchell Starc's two-wicket burst left them reeling at nine for two inside five overs. Starc dismissed Mendis to claim his 100th Test wicket, ending the right-hander's 137-ball knock which included 10 fours and two sixes. (Source: AP)

The Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews unfurled the reverse sweep against Nathan Lyon to collect a couple of boundaries.

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Australia didn't start off their innings well as they lost Joe Burns without any score on the board. But David Warner aggressive knock of 42 runs gave some resistance to Australia's shaky start. (Source: AP)

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David Warner was dismissed by Dilruwan Perera on the final delivery off the day. Australia ended first day's play at 54/2, trailing hosts by 227 runs. (Source: AP)